{"id":10,"date":"2015-05-22T13:24:09","date_gmt":"2015-05-22T13:24:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/?page_id=10"},"modified":"2025-07-17T14:43:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-17T14:43:06","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='qode_image_gallery_no_space light highlight_active'><div class='qode_image_gallery_holder' style='height: 600px;'><ul style = \"background-color: #ffffff\" ><li style = \"opacity: 0.5\" ><div style=\"height: 600px; width:915px;\"><img itemprop=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/20240222PHOTO_Small_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li style = \"opacity: 0.5\" ><div style=\"height: 600px; width:915px;\"><img itemprop=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210614PHOTO_Small_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li style = \"opacity: 0.5\" ><div style=\"height: 600px; width:915px;\"><img itemprop=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/20210614PHOTO_Small_02.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li style = \"opacity: 0.5\" ><div style=\"height: 600px; width:915px;\"><img itemprop=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20221121PHOTO_Small_01.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li style = \"opacity: 0.5\" ><div style=\"height: 600px; width:915px;\"><img itemprop=\"image\" src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Cunnigham-House_Shettleston_05_Web.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"controls\"><a class=\"prev-slide\" href=\"#\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><a class=\"next-slide\" href=\"#\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">John Gilbert Architects is a Scottish design studio, passionate about designing places for people and the planet. We deliver beautiful, efficient, affordable projects designed with users, residents and the community. We undertake design work from a strategic level to detailed architecture with creativity, enthusiasm and knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;44&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/?page_id=1086&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ef9747;\">Sustainable Architecture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our buildings are rooted in their context, have a contemporary design, high performance and are tailored to the needs of users. We believe that buildings that are carefully designed and detailed, with high standards of energy efficiency with excellent internal space standards, will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;41&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #db1e77;\">Conservation &amp; Retrofit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our conservation and retrofit service offers new life for old buildings whatever their age, use or type. We work with you, the building and residents to provide buildings that have a new or improved function, look nicer, cost less to run and are fit for the 21st century.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;43&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #19a955;\">Strategy &amp; Masterplan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We look strategically at town centre and housing regeneration. With planning and urban design skills, we offer development plans that work for residents, stakeholders and the wider community.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;42&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_border_circle_2&#8243; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #d92030;\">Hab-Lab<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Hab-Lab reinforces our aspiration to create designs that not only look great but also perform flawlessly. We employ a dedicated building performance specialist to assist clients to benchmark, measure and improve the performance of their new and existing building stock.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;News and Journal&#8221; border=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;]<div class='blog_slider_holder clearfix '><div class='blog_slider blog_slider_carousel' data-blogs_shown='3' data-auto_start='false'><ul class='blog_slides'><li class='item'><div class=\"item_holder\"><div class=\"blog_text_holder info_bottom\" ><div class=\"blog_text_holder_outer\"><div class=\"blog_text_date_holder\"><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"blog_slider_date_holder entry_date updated\"><span class=\"blog_slider_day\" style= \"\" >29<\/span><span class=\"blog_slider_month\" style= \"\">Jan<\/span><meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments:0\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_text_holder_inner\"><h2 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"blog_slider_title entry_title\" ><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/?p=17207\" >Former church ascends to climbing glory<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_image_holder\"><span class=\"image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Woodstock-05-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"Above Adventure climbing centre within former church. 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Stained glass windows in background.\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class='item'><div class=\"item_holder\"><div class=\"blog_text_holder info_bottom\" ><div class=\"blog_text_holder_outer\"><div class=\"blog_text_date_holder\"><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"blog_slider_date_holder entry_date updated\"><span class=\"blog_slider_day\" style= \"\" >06<\/span><span class=\"blog_slider_month\" style= \"\">Oct<\/span><meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments:0\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_text_holder_inner\"><h2 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"blog_slider_title entry_title\" ><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/?p=17191\" >JGA wins four design awards<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_image_holder\"><span class=\"image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/20221220PHOTO_Small_11-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" 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class=\"blog_text_date_holder\"><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" class=\"blog_slider_date_holder entry_date updated\"><span class=\"blog_slider_day\" style= \"\" >22<\/span><span class=\"blog_slider_month\" style= \"\">Nov<\/span><meta itemprop=\"interactionCount\" content=\"UserComments:0\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_text_holder_inner\"><h2 itemprop=\"name\" class=\"blog_slider_title entry_title\" ><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/?p=17108\" >GIA Sustainability Award for Niddrie Road<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_image_holder\"><span class=\"image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/20221121PHOTO_Small_01-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><li class='item'><div class=\"item_holder\"><div class=\"blog_text_holder info_bottom\" ><div class=\"blog_text_holder_outer\"><div class=\"blog_text_date_holder\"><div itemprop=\"dateCreated\" 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itemprop=\"name\" class=\"blog_slider_title entry_title\" ><a itemprop=\"url\" href=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/?p=16801\" >JGA Pandemic Update<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"blog_image_holder\"><span class=\"image\"><img src=\"http:\/\/www.johngilbert.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/HealthSafety-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"caroufredsel-direction-nav\"><li><a id=\"caroufredsel-prev\" class=\"caroufredsel-prev\" href=\"#\"><div><i class=\"fa fa-angle-left\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/li><li><a class=\"caroufredsel-next\" id=\"caroufredsel-next\" href=\"#\"><div><i class=\"fa fa-angle-right\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][vc_text_separator title=&#8221;Testimonials&#8221; border=&#8221;no&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;]<div class='testimonials_holder clearfix dark'><div class=\"testimonials testimonials_carousel\" data-show-navigation=\"yes\" data-animation-type=\"fade\" data-animation-speed=\"500\" data-auto-rotate-slides=\"3\" data-number-per-slide=\"1\"><ul class=\"slides\"><li id=\"testimonials16957\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>JGA have not just helped and guided us they have been there for us throughout the project. They are a pleasure to work with.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Dean Pastulovic, Above Adventure<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">www.aboveadventure.co.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16956\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>JGA provide the highest quality of energy-efficient design, whilst understanding and working within the needs and parameters of affordable community-led housing. They excel in engagement with community organisations and stakeholders.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Mike Staples, South of Scotland Community Housing<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.sosch.org\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16918\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>For NVLT passivhoos homes have really worked fantastically well and we couldn\u2019t have built these affordable houses for rent without JGA's\u2019 expertise and guidance<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Mike Steele, Nith Valley LEAF<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/www.nithvalley.org<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16917\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>Very professional.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Ron Tait, Eskdale Foundation<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16783\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>One of the most profound and practical retrofit guides I have read is called 'sustainable renovation' written by Chris Morgan & published by Scottish Ecological Design Association last year. It goes much deeper than most guides yet is easy to read. Great diagrams too. Oh, and its free.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Professor Fionn Stevenson <span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/fionnstevenson<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16735\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>John Gilbert's go beyond the call of duty when it comes to sustainability<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Norman Armstrong Free Wheel North<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/www.freewheelnorth.org.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16734\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>The extremely high construction standards will bring a host of benefits to residents, including lower fuel bills, improved air quality, a more comfortable living environment and reduced CO2 emissions. I have always said that climate and social justice should go hand in hand and by tackling climate change and fuel poverty, Passivhaus does just that.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">www.glasgow.gov.uk\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16733\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>JGA worked tirelessly to get the design to work for us, great knowledge of sustainable design and very keen to work with us on our Green Pilot project to establish the future for green homes.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Kevin Scott, Eildon Housing Association<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/www.eildon.org.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16731\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>SKS Scotland CIC has partnered with JGA Architects for a wide range of projects across Scotland. We have found them extremely easy to work with, flexible and professional and always keen to provide the very best for the client. Many thanks!<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">SKS Scotland CIC<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/www.sksscotland.co.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16443\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>With elements of self-build, the relationship between client, contractor and architect are mutually collaborative and supportive. It is robust but carefully detailed and shows elegance, strength and depth in its design.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Saltire Society Judges<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.saltiresociety.org.uk\/awards\/architecture\/housing-design\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16418\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>\"This was a well-considered application and we are confident that the balance has been struck between creating much needed new homes in a way that is sensitive to the special qualities of the environment.\"<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Petra Biberbach<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.lochlomond-trossachs.org\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16313\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>John Gilbert Architects\u2019 retrofit measuring tool is highly innovative with regards to technology and research. Their case study example showed that the tool is already having impressive results, and there is great scope for replicability here. The tool can help optimise the retrofitting process for housing associations across the UK, ensuring they hit targets and raise the efficiency of the housing stock.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Sustainable Homes Awards<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/www.sustainablehomes.co.uk\/shift\/shift-awards\/shiftawards2017\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16261\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>John Gilbert Architects provided excellent sector knowledge and technical content to the development of \u201cDesigning Out Construction Waste \u2013 A guide for project design teams\u201d.  The guide was produced by a team led by Ricardo on behalf of Zero Waste Scotland, and JGA\u2019s industry expertise and experience contributed massively to a final document that is a relevant, practical and useful Circular Economy approach to construction for all design team members.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Ricardo<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">https:\/\/ee.ricardo.com<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16256\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>John Gilbert Architects could see our vision for the housing and have inspired us with the designs and the time given to our project over the last 17 years.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Theresa McKirdy - Craigmillar Eco Housing Cooperative Ltd<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials16005\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>Great service dealing with the planning permission, we look forward to working with JGA on the next phase of the project.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Norman Armstrong<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.freewheelnorth.org.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials15994\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>John Gilbert Architects provided expert advice which was easily understood by our less experienced committee members as well as those involved in previous projects<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Hawthorn Housing Co-operative<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/hawthornhousing.org.uk\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials15969\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>Probably the best hostel in Scotland - facilities are far better than I have at home, lovely place to stay for the evening and very good value for money.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">TripAdvisor Reviewer<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.campbeltownbackpackers.co.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials15968\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>Sula is utterly beautiful - a strikingly designed house in a lovely, peaceful location.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">AirBnB Guest Feedback <span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">www.cuilbay.com<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials15967\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>We were guided through the process with honesty and patience. Delighted with the finished proposals.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Lockerbie Old School Project<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.lockerbieoldschool.co.uk<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials184\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>This is more than just a building, this refuge gives women a chance to determine their own future in a safe, secure place.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Louise McAleese, Drumchapel Women's Aid<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.scottishwomensaid.org.uk\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials169\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>JGA provide a first class service. Time is taken to understand the specific needs of the client and we have always received a very reliable and competent service with projects delivered to a high standard, on time and within agreed costs.<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Alan Benson, Milnbank Housing Association<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.milnbank.org.uk\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><li id=\"testimonials168\" class=\"testimonial_content\"><div class=\"testimonial_content_inner\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_holder\"><div class=\"testimonial_text_inner\" style=\"\"><p>Govanhill Housing Association has worked with John Gilbert Architects over many years on a variety of development projects. We continue to use JGA due to the high quality architectural service received and their expertise in sustainable design<\/p><p class=\"testimonial_author\" style=\"\">Ken MacDougall, Head of Development & Regeneration, Govanhill Housing Association<span class=\"author_company_divider\"> - <\/span><span class=\"author_company\">http:\/\/www.govanhillha.org\/<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;35px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;grid&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221;][vc_separator type=&#8221;normal&#8221;][vc_column_text] John Gilbert Architects is a Scottish design studio, passionate about designing places for people and the planet. 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